Abstract
This study investigates the potential of Facebook as a medium and process for teachers’ learning about mathematical and pedagogical knowledge. Participants’ (N=117) responses towards four inter-related posts regarding division-of-fractions were captured and systematically analysed to gain insight about the participants’ engagement. The results suggested the potential of Facebook to support informal teachers’ learning. This was evidenced by the existence of the three main elements of community of practice (CoP): mutual engagement; negotiated joint enterprise; and development of a shared repertoire
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Mathematics in the margins (Proceedings of the 38th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia |
| Editors | M Marshman, V Geiger, A Bennison |
| Place of Publication | Queensland |
| Publisher | Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia |
| Pages | 485-492 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781920846282 |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
| Event | 38th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia: Mathematics Education in the Margins: Annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, MERGA 2015 - Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Coast, Australia Duration: 13 Jul 2015 → 18 Jul 2015 https://merga.net.au/Public/Public/Publications/Annual_Conference_Proceedings/2015_MERGA_CP.aspx |
Conference
| Conference | 38th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia: Mathematics Education in the Margins |
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| Abbreviated title | MERGA 2015 |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Sunshine Coast |
| Period | 13/07/15 → 18/07/15 |
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